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FedEx; Barrie; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

FedEx in Barrie, Ontario is seeking an interview position to support yard operations and trailer movements between unload and load doors. The role may include manual handling, loading and unloading of packages, and sorting by hand while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and up to 6 months of experience as a package handler.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers to and from unload/load doors and throughout the yard.
• Physically load, unload and sort packages by hand as needed.
• Lift, push, pull and carry packages safely for typical shifts.
• Sort packages by scanning labels and memorizing routing information.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good driving record

Experience in packaging handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is an interview position.
Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

High school diploma/educational equivalent.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

In the province of Quebec, must be bilingual (French and English)

In addition to the above essential functions, may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows:

Utilizes “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling.

Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.

Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours.

Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications:

Shift: Monday to Friday: 9:15 pm to 2:30 am. Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred. Must Have a Full Valid Class G License. G2 NOT ACCEPTABLE. Job Posting date: 15-OCT-2026; Job posting end date: 22-OCT-2026 at 3PM local time.

Pay Transparency:

$21.63 Hourly (Start Wage may not apply to internal employees)

Pay:

Additional Details:

Barrie (YBNA) Seasonal Temporary Part Time (TPT) Positions ***up to 15-JAN-2027*** - P-4254780

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver's abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered

Employment Equity Statement

At FedEx our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer, one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we serve. We foster respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.